2002-2006 Mini Cooper: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Mini Cooper include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 2-door convertible | 2-door coupe |
| Wheelbase, in. | 97.1 | 97.1 |
| Overall Length, in. | 143.1 | 142.8 |
| Overall Width, in. | 66.5 | 75.8 |
| Overall Height, in. | 55.7 | 55.0 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2700 | 2315 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 4.2 | 23.7 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 38.4 | 38.8 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.3 | 41.3 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.1 | 37.6 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 27.7 | 31.3 |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
All Mini Coopers used 1.6-liter four-cylinder engines. In the base Cooper, the engine developed 115 horsepower. A supercharged version went into the Cooper S. Since late in the 2003 model year, a John Cooper Works Tuning Kit has been available, boosting output to 200 horsepower. A five-peed manual transmission was standard in the base Cooper, while the Cooper S used a six-speed. A CVT automatic was available for the base Cooper model.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| Supercharged dohc I4 | 1.6 / 98 | 163 | 155 | 6-speed manual: 24/33 | 6-speed manual: -- |
| dohc I4 | 1.6 / 98 | 115 | 110 | 5-speed manual: 28/37 CVT automatic: 25/32 |
5-speed manual: -- CVT automatic: -- |
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Built In: England
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive








